Description
Indulge in this irresistibly crispy fried chicken recipe, featuring juicy, flavorful meat encased in a golden, crunchy coating. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners!
Ingredients
- Drumsticks or thighs
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove each chicken piece from the buttermilk; let excess drip off before dredging it in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F). Test with a small amount of batter; if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Fry chicken pieces without overcrowding for 10-12 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, mix hot sauce into the buttermilk marinade.
- Experiment with different spices like cayenne for heat or swap flour with seasoned breadcrumbs for varied texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg